“Chandeliers and expanses of wood soften the industrial surroundings… Illuminated wine coolers make a wall on one end of the open kitchen, highlighted by a hulking pizza oven.”

BrunchSaturday + Sunday

“If you’re the type of foodie who’s always up for trying something new, Roost has the brunch for you.”

DinnerWednesday — Saturday

“…a rotating cast of inspirations, including a rotisserie chicken presentation that changes with the season, and…some of the best creative pizza in Buffalo.”

Pop-Up MenuTuesday: 7:00 — 10:00PM

“…sleek and beautiful during the day, with low ambient lighting at night. …the ambient lit bar will be lively, whereas a back booths are more subdued.”

Our Story

A Fresh StartBeginning Again on Niagara

After a popular and notable three-year-run as Martin Cooks, we closed our doors to start a new chapter. A new location. A new Kitchen. A new concept. All located on Niagara Street in the heart of the newly designated Tesla Heritage Corridor. All chosen and designed by the same team that made Martin Cooks such a success.

We try to make each visit a unique experience—an event. Each plate should be a surprise.

Our menus don’t read like trendy grocery lists and we use the best ingredients we can find, whether they’re local or not. And since part of the Roost experience is excitement and a little theater, we’ve made our kitchen a bit of a stage so guests can watch all of what we do.

Seared Salmon…Smoked Trout Mashed Potatoes…Dill, Cucumber & Red Onion

Roost Catering

We’re experienced in creating one-of-a-kind weddings and will be with you every step of the way.

We’ll make the planning fun and easy. We’ll listen to you, offer ideas, help you design and create a great menu, find the right location, and arrange all the rentals, staffing and bar. And on your big day, our team will make sure every detail is taken care of. No matter the venue, style or aesthetic– we’re creative, professional and organized. Our great food is just the beginning.

A recent homage to Quentin Tarantino featured a Royale With Cheese (here, a foie-gras-stuffed cheeseburger held together with a syringe filled with ketchup); another week’s Godfather theme occasioned an antipasto course with a gun-shaped portion of balsamic vinegar and a braciole entrée. The restaurant’s 16 counter seats face the open kitchen, so you’ll get to know your neighbor as you enjoy an up-close view of chef Martin Danilowicz’s rambunctious cooking.

The Buffalo News

Danilowicz is a career chef, but this is his first experience as construction manager, he said. “Six months ago, there was a hole 15 feet deep here, without utilities or anything,” said Danilowicz, sitting at one of his custom-made tables. “Martin Cooks was a pretty easy project. This is a big project. I’ve never done anything like this before.”

Buffalo Spree

A vibrant winter market scene plus brunch at Martin Cooks makes Horsefeathers the place to be on weekend mornings. The menu generally leans toward the lunch side of the equation, and it’s always eclectic. Don’t be surprised to find Mexican next to Asian next to good old steak and eggs. And it wouldn’t be brunch without cocktails, including the Martin Cooks Bloody Mary.

Buffalo Rising

Altogether Roost looks fabulous. There’s even an impromptu chef’s table for select diners to get close to the action. In the summer, a small elevated patio will be perched above the private parking garage. The restaurant is sleek and beautiful during the day, with low ambient lighting at night.